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Who are Safeguard Force Bournemouth?

 Safeguard Force has recently rebranded as Safeguard Community Service Bournemouth. This site brings together evidence, concerns and public records so residents can understand who they are before supporting or engaging with them. 

Safeguard Community Service (formerly Safeguard Force) are a vigilante group of volunteers, claiming to be about looking out for the community.

But, how much can we trust a group run by an Asylum Hotel Activist and Reform Candidate?

This site brings together evidence, screenshots, public records and analysis so local people can judge for themselves. 

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What Safeguard Force says about itself

according to their website...

What they claim

Safeguard Force says its mission is to enhance public safety, protect vulnerable groups, and work with authorities by providing visible deterrence. 

But who oversees this, and what accountability exists? 

Why they formed

Safeguard Force says it was created amid concerns over antisocial behaviour, stabbings and assaults in Bournemouth. 

Fear of crime should not be used to justify vigilante patrols.

Who they are

They describe themselves as apolitical, inclusive and non-confrontational, with volunteers including ex-military personnel, security experts, first aiders and local residents. 

Apolitical and inclusive? Our evidence says otherwise.

Safeguard Force rebrand: why did it become Safeguard Community Service?

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Safeguard Force, the Bournemouth “community safety” group, has now rebranded as Safeguard Community Service — a name change that raises serious questions about the intention and motive behind the group.

While Safeguard Force has presented itself as a volunteer-led patrol organisation, its shift to the softer-sounding “Safeguard Community Service” comes amid growing scrutiny of the people behind the group, and their political links.

For residents searching for information on Safeguard Force Bournemouth, Safeguard Community Service, or the organisation’s background, it is important to look beyond the rebrand and examine the evidence, records and concerns surrounding the group. 

Who is in charge of Safeguard Community Service?

Here are the founders & key players of Safeguard Community Service, and they have a concerning background...

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Gary Bartlett

Passionately racist, Gary promptly took down all his Islamophobic hate posts when he had a very sudden change of heart and set up Safeguard Force.

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Ritchie Wellman

Chief Weapons Officer, Ritchie has been photographed looking very approachable and community-focused.

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Mark Read

Yet another wealthy businessman! A director of Firmdale Luxury Hotels until March 2026, when he seemingly found love and charity in that cold, corporate heart to become a co-owner of Safeguard Community Service. Oh, he also wants to "Make England Great Again".

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(Dis)Honourable mention: Adam Elcock

Described as a "founder" and "supporting member" by the highly reputable Martin Daubney of GB News, but not listed as one. Elcock also ran as a candidate for Reform UK in the New Forest - seems like Safeguard Community Service attract the nicest fellas.
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